Summer Resources
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Summer 2022 Information
- Summer Camps
- Summer Nutrition
- Summer Reading Opportunities + Free Books for Students
- DPS Summer School
- Safety Tips
Summer Camps
DPS Camps and Activities
- DHS Dual Sports Camp (May 31 - June 3)
- DHS Basketball Camp (June 1 - 3)
- Lady Cats Softball Camp (June 6 - 8)
- eSports Camp (June 6 - 9)
- TDA eSports Summer Fundraiser Grandmaster Tournament (June 10)
- Catamount Soccer Camp (June 6-9)
- DHS Cheer Camp (June 13 - 16)
- DJHS Med Camp (June 6-10)
- TDA Basketball Camp (July 18-19)
DHS Dual Sports Camp (May 31 - June 3)
DHS Basketball Camp (June 1 - 3)
Lady Cats Softball Camp (June 6 - 8)
Lady Cats Softball Camp
Date: June 6-8
Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Heritage Point Park, Field 5 East (Top Fields)
Ages: Kindergarten - Rising 8th Grade Girls
Cost: $65
What to Bring: Cleats, Bats, Glove, Water Bottle
Snacks will be provided daily. Instruction in hitting, fielding, throwing, pitching and base running.
eSports Camp (June 6 - 9)
TDA eSports Summer Fundraiser Grandmaster Tournament (June 10)
Dalton Academy eSports Summer Fundraiser
Grandmaster Tournament
Click Here for the Registration Form
Friday, June 10, 2022
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
6th grade - 12th grade
Participation Fees:
Single Entry - $50
Multiple Child Discount: $30
Multiple Event Discount (for students attending more than one DPS summer event): $30
Spectators: $5
Catamount Soccer Camp (June 6-9)
DHS Cheer Camp (June 13 - 16)
Dalton High School Cheer Camp
Dates: June 13 - June 16
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Dalton Junior High School
Cost: $80 (Each additional child is $70)
If you have any questions, contact Shalisa Love.
DJHS Med Camp (June 6-10)
HOW GROSS IS YOUR PHONE?????
Dalton Junior High School Med Camp
When: June 6 - 10
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: Anna Shaw Children's Institute
Who: Rising 8th and 9th grade students! Limited spots!!!! Sign up NOW!
Deadline: May 20
Breakfast and lunch provided. Hospital tours, dissections, goody bags, hands-on activities!
TDA Basketball Camp (July 18-19)
Summer Nutrition
Important school nutrition schedule update!
Friday, July 1, there will be no meal service or delivery as we work to repair a leak in the water main.
Monday, July 4, there will be no meal service or delivery due to the July 4 holiday.
Regular meal service and delivery routes will resume on Tuesday, July 5. Thank you!
Meals will be distributed June 1 - July 22.
Meals will be distributed in these neighborhood locations Monday-Friday between 11:00 and 12:00. Both Breakfast and Lunch will be distributed at this time. There will be a Dalton Public Schools Nutrition Magnet on delivery cars.
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Dawnville Rd, Cleveland Hwy, Heather Way, Autumn Ct, North Oaks Dr
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North Hamilton St, West Park St, Factory St, Moore St, Tyler St, Matilda St, Selvidge
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Legion Dr, Mitchell St, Morningside, Dr, Frazier Ave, Veterans Dr, Connecticut
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Underwood St- Gist Place, Brooker Dr, Beechland Pl
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Meeting St, North Fredrick, Easterling, Teasley, Spencer, and East Emery
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East Matilda, North Elm St, Robert St, Hawthorne St, Roberts St, Underwood St, Commerce Dr, West Woodland, East Woodland, Northview Dr, Stillwood Dr, Juniper Ave & Virginia Ave
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Sheridan Ave, Barbara Ave, Lester Ave, East Morris St, Byron St, Goodwill Dr, Pinehill Dr, Georgia Ave
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MLK Jr, Fields, North Grade, and North Grimes
If you miss the Mobile delivery in your neighborhood, stop by one of our sit-down locations. Both breakfast and lunch will be distributed at this time.
Location | Time |
Veterans Park - Corner of Veterans & Mitchell Street | 11:30 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. |
Dalton Recreation Department - 904 Civic Drive | 12:00 p.m. - 12:15 p.m. |
Mack Gaston Community Center - 218 Fredrick Street (inside) | 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Cliffs Apartments - 818 Shugart Road | 11:30 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. |
Civitan Public Park - 505 Shugart Road | 12:00 p.m. - 12:20 p.m. |
Westwood - 708 Trammell Street | 11:30 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. |
Roan Street School - 1116 Roan Street | 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Fort Hill Building (Former Morris Innovative High School) | 11:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. |
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Summer Reading Opportunities + Free Books for Students
Once again this year, our district will be offering summer reading for students! There will also be an opportunity for students to receive free books at these programs. Plan to stop by one of these locations this summer!
Each location will be open from 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Schools
- June 9 - Roan School
- June 16 - Blue Ridge School
- June 23 - Brookwood School
- June 30 - Park Creek School
- July 14 - City Park School
- July 21 - Westwood School
Community Locations
- June 7 - Mack Gaston Community Center
- June 14 - Dalton Recreation Department
- June 21 - Civitan Park
- June 28 - Lakeshore Park
- July 12 - Al Rollins Park
- July 19 - Mack Gaston Community Center
DPS Summer School
Summer School 2022
Where: The former Morris Innovative High School Building at Fort Hill
When: June 6 - July 14 (Mondays - Thursdays)
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $100 per Credit ($75 per .5 Credit)
Holidays: July 4 and 5
Registration for Summer School will take place in the gym at Fort Hill on June 2nd from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. or 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. You must be prepared to pay for your first course (cash or check).
Safety Tips
Water Safety Facts
- Swimming pools are the most common site for a drowning to occur for children ages 1 to 4.
- 5,209 children in U.S. will sustain nonfatal near drowning-related injuries this year.
- 89 percent of boating deaths of all ages occurred on boats where the operator had not received boating safety instructions.
- The majority of infant drowning deaths happen in bathtubs or large buckets.
- The use of specially made drain covers, safety vacuum-release systems, multiple filter pumps and other pressure-venting pool filter mechanisms can reduce the risk of entrapment in pools.
Top Tips
- Watch kids when they are in or around water, without being distracted. Keep young children within arm’s reach of an adult.
- Empty all tubs, buckets, containers and kiddie pools immediately after use. Store them upside down so they don’t collect water.
- Close toilet lids and use toilet seat locks to prevent drowning.
- Keep doors to bathrooms and laundry rooms closed.
- Install fences around home pools. A pool fence should surround all sides of the pool and be at least four feet tall with self-closing and self-latching gates.
- Know what to do in an emergency. Learning CPR and basic water rescue skills may help you save a life.
More info at http://safekidsgeorgia.org/
From the State of Georgia's Division of Family and Children Services
Lack of Supervision Guidelines
Frequently Asked Questions
Many individuals have questions regarding at what age children may be left unsupervised. While there are no State laws regarding the supervision of children, DFCS has guidelines which we follow. The guidelines are as follows:
• Children eight years or younger should not be left alone
• Children between the ages of nine years and twelve years, based on level of maturity, may be left alone for brief (less than two hours) periods of time; and,
• Children thirteen years and older, who are at an adequate level of maturity, may be left alone and may perform the role of babysitter, as authorized by the parent, for up to twelve hours.
These guidelines pertain only to children who are not in the Department’s custody. Situations involving children for whom the department has placement responsibility are governed by foster care requirements. There are sometimes circumstances where an unsupervised older child is at risk or where a younger child has the maturity level to be left alone or to care for other children. Some examples are:
• It may not be advisable to leave an older child who has a special condition or disability alone.
• Consideration may be given to a child younger than 13 years, who exhibits strong maturity skills and has participated in a course on babysitting, to be alone or to care for other children. Suggested questions to ask are:
1) Does the child know the emergency plan for the family?
2) Does the child know the parent's phone numbers (work and home)?
3) Can the child demonstrate the plan and recite the numbers?
4) What is the availability of the parent during this time?
5) Are there environmental factors that add further risk to the situation?
6) Are there factors that reduce risk, i.e. supportive/available neighbors?